Why we’re losing in Afghanistan Corrupt government and the U.S.’s mismanaged “surge” strategy have led to the Taliban’s powerful resurgence in Afghanistan. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on Tom Dispatch.com . By Anand
Gopal Oct. 10, 2008 | A bit past midnight on a balmy night in late August, Hedayatullah awoke to a deafening blast. He stumbled out of bed and ...